Once again, I’ve decided to post my annual list of Festive Finds early again this year, as I think we will be doing most of our holiday shopping online, and shipping may take a bit longer. As always, these are just some personal favorites – no one has asked me to promote any products or compensated me in any way, though I may earn a small commission from Amazon sales. Photos … [Read more...] about Festive Finds 2021
Sweet Potato Curry over Black Rice
Black rice isn’t just about the drama, it has a wonderfully nutty taste with a slight chew that holds up to rich toppings like this curry. Sometimes called forbidden rice, I easily find it at stores like the Fresh Market, Whole Foods, Sprouts or in the Asian section of larger groceries. There are different varieties, so cook it according to the instructions on the package. Of … [Read more...] about Sweet Potato Curry over Black Rice
Chewy Chai Crinkles
It’s time to think about sweet Autumn treats. I love cookies with the warm spices of fall, a perfect snickerdoodle or a pumpkin spice cookie, but I have always tried to change things up a little with recipes like Maple Spice Crinkles,Gingerbread Pillows or Clove Cookies. And now these Chewy Chai Crinkles. I don’t like coffee, so the entire coffee house trend … [Read more...] about Chewy Chai Crinkles
Salted Honey Cheesecake
I never want to relegate honey to the background, simply one of many ways to sweeten. Good, local honey has such depth of flavor and so many nuances that I really want to highlight it and make it the star of a dessert. This creamy cheesecake does just that. I love that the honey shines through, and the little sprinkling of flaky salt just enhances the honeyed sweetness. I … [Read more...] about Salted Honey Cheesecake
Savory Tomato Frangipane Tart
At the end of summer, when the larger slicing tomatoes are beginning to fade, I still seem to find small varieties of cherry and grape tomatoes hanging around the farmers market. Not, perhaps, at their peak, but still a taste of bright summer sun. They are perfect when kissed by heat from the oven to concentrate their flavor, so I find them marvelous for sauces or for tarts, … [Read more...] about Savory Tomato Frangipane Tart
